In our previous posts, we explored how the 3DEXPERIENCE platform on the cloud accelerates the journey from concept to market and helps startups overcomes product development challenges. Today, we take the conversation a step further–showcasing how the platform not only tackles innovation challenges but also delivers a flexible, scalable foundation that drives long-term success for companies ready to embrace it.
Turning Challenges into Opportunities
At the heart of overcoming complex innovation challenges lies the power of having a set of solutions that support companies across the entire process and beyond. The iterative nature of design and engineering demands an environment where rapid prototyping and continuous refinement are possible. This is exactly what the 3DEXPERIENCE platform on the cloud offers: A unified 3D workspace where companies make real-time modifications, test multiple design iterations, and simulate performance ensuring optimal production readiness.
Take the Italian startup NExT, which is developing electric modular vehicles that dock with each other to create extra passenger or cargo capacity. Using the 3DEXPERIENCE platform on the cloud, the team is able to engineer all aspects of the vehicle—from structural components to the cabin interior—within a single, unified environment. The Result: This has enabled the NExT team to innovate at a much faster pace. “We can brainstorm a new idea much quicker than previously,” said Edoardo Fantin, NExT’s chief engineer. “I can now open the entire assembly of the vehicle with ease and design a specific part—such as the driver’s seat, a new kind of floor system, or even the air conditioning tubes—far more precisely because I can see the part in the context of the entire vehicle.”
That is also the case of Equal, a Korean company developing sustainable, lightweight and compact electric trucks. Using the 3DEXPERIENCE platform on the cloud, they were able to minimize time-consuming manual work and make the design process shorter. The Result: The team was able to refine 3 prototypes and roll out their new electric truck LOFI III in 9 months. As La Jongshin, Design Director at Equal said: “Instead of going in and out of separate apps, you have direct access to all the tools you need, all within the same platform”. Watch the video to learn more:
A Solution for Scaling Up
A flexible foundation goes beyond simply providing the enterprise-grade capabilities required for the task at hand. Being a cloud platform, the 3DEXPERIENCE allows companies to rapidly add users. That is the case of QEV Technologies. Transitioning from a start-up with just a handful of engineers to a team of more than 50, the company needed a platform to bring everyone together, streamline workflows and collaborate. The 3DEXPERIENCE platform on the cloud allows them to quickly onboard a greater number of engineers and bring them up to speed on the latest design and most up-to-date product information. Read QEV Technologies customer story to learn more.
Scalability is not just about adding users; it’s also about adding capabilities on demand. With the 3DEXPERIENCE platform on the cloud, businesses introduce new functionalities instantly and without the complexity of migrating data between systems or learning a new environment. This seamless scalability ensures that innovation remains uninterrupted, even as business needs evolve and teams grow.
Take the example of Milla Group, a French company at the forefront of creating a new generation of shared and inclusive vehicles. It uses DELMIA on the 3DEXPERIENCE platform on the cloud to create a dynamic digital twin of its entire facilities, processes and products – all informed by real-world data. The result: The entire manufacturing process is tracked with unparalleled precision. It also enables Milla to validate new processes and eliminate bottlenecks before they become problematic. Read the Milla Group customer story to learn more.
Actionable Roadmap
The 3DEXPERIENCE platform on the cloud not only addresses common obstacles in design, simulation, collaboration, and scaling but also offers an agile, unified solution that grows alongside your business. By enabling rapid user expansion and the seamless addition of new capabilities, the scalable foundation ensures that every phase of innovation is supported by a consistent, powerful 3D environment.
For innovative companies ready to turn visionary ideas into real-world success, the roadmap is clear:
- Start small: Begin by integrating the platform into your current design and development processes.
- Leverage real-time collaboration: Use the platform’s cloud capabilities to keep all stakeholders connected.
- Scale smartly: Seamlessly add users and new functionalities as your business evolves.
Conclusion
The journey from a napkin idea to a globally successful innovation is lined with challenges—but with the right scalable foundation, these challenges can be transformed into stepping stones toward success. We invite you to explore 3DEXPERIENCE for Startups and join the growing community of companies redefining their industries through the power of cloud-enabled innovation.
Pierre is a Marketing Director at Dassault Systèmes. He has been working in the high-tech industry over the past 20 years. His experience spans development, consulting, product management, and marketing roles in small to very large companies. Pierre also holds a BCompSc and a MBA.